US Bridges

Monroe RD over Oakey Woods Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 8N R14W B · Structure no. SA3400000000155

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
202 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe RD over Oakey Woods Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Monroe RD over Oakey Woods Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMonroe RD
CrossesOakey Woods Creek
LocationSec 27 T 8N R14W B
RouteCounty Highway 402
Coordinates31.6303, -89.38708
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe RD over Oakey Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe RD over Oakey Woods Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe RD over Oakey Woods Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Monroe RD over Oakey Woods Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe RD over Oakey Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.